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Make Up Artistry
Make-up Artistry
Level 3
Gloucester
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Ideal if: you have studied at Level 2 and now want to specialise in the exciting world of hair and media make-up.
You’ll learn: fashion and photographic make-up, remedial camouflage, high definition airbrush make-up, body painting, hair design, historical hair and make-up, and specialist bridal hair design.
Expect: to combine the practical elements with hair and media make-up theory, anatomy and physiology, health and safety, and client care.
You’ll love: guest demonstrations, trips and the chance to work at various exciting external events practising your skills.
This is an exciting course aimed at those who wish to specialise in the creative field of hair and media Makeup Artistry. This course will develop your creative skills to prepare you in readiness for a career in this competitive industry, this could lead to working within tv, film theatre. You will be developed by our highly specialised and industry experienced Make-up Artist Tutors and you will study a wide range of make-up looks, hair styles and techniques. You will also study the context and history of hair and makeup fashions and trends, and learn how to plan for creative makeup artistry briefs that you may need to respond to in the workplace. You will cover topics from the following list:
- Fashion and photographic make-up
- Media make-up creative hair design
- Create historical hair and make-up looks
- Apply body art
- Camouflage make-up
- Cutting and styling hair for performers
- Specialist bridal hair and make-up
- Avant-garde hair and make-up
- Working in the film, TV and theatre industry
- The evolution of cosmetics and retail
- The creation and presentation of a look book and industry portfolio
The Makeup Studio at our Gloucester Campus offers learners the chance to train in facilities which are industry standard and will enable you to develop your skills in consultation, customer service and current trends and techniques to ensure you are equipped with the skills that the industry needs, giving you the confidence to give pre and after treatment/service advice, using a variety of professional makeup brands.
Throughout your training programme you will be required to practise your skills on your peers to develop your skills and you may take clients to gain the widest possible range of experiences and employability skills.
Students are expected to source their own models for mock assessments and final exams to encourage working on lots of different faces in readiness for industry.
How will I be assessed?
- End of year exams
- Continual class assessment
- Classwork and homework tasks
As in a professional environment, students will be expected to give our clients and models the highest possible customer care and portray a professional image; you'll be required to wear a Make-up Artists uniform whilst in the workshops, this uniform will reflect the current requirements for industry.
There are supplementary costs for material, books, course trips and visits. Financial assistance may be available. Please enquire at Student Services.
Students may also be required to source a week of relevant work experience, College will support with this process.
Uniform and Kit
We strongly recommend that you do not purchase kit until you have been officially enrolled and received confirmation of this, all enrolments are subject to the conditions of your offer previously communicated to you.
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If you require financial assistance please contact our Student Services team by calling 0345 155 2020 (option 4) or email info@gloscol.ac.uk
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Typical Entry Criteria
A full level 2 qualification in the relevant subject must be completed
Any relevant Level 2 qualification must be translatable to the current qualification structure delivered and verified by the College
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
Applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
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The general progression route for our Make Up Artistry programme is:
Higher education or employment in industry
Shortlist and Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.
If you want to work in a vibrant, ever-changing industry, a career in hairdressing, beauty and spas could be the right choice for you.
Employment prospects in this industry are diverse and exciting, with opportunities to work in high street salons, hotels and spas, or perhaps on cruise ships travelling the world. You may even like to set up your own business.
As a student, you’ll have the chance to use industry-standard facilities in our on-site salons at the Cheltenham, Gloucester and Forest of Dean campuses.
Throughout your training programme you will carry out treatments for your peers as well as for paying clients, giving you the chance to develop your skills and gain the widest possible range of experiences.
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